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Chapter 8 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Every 50 service hours
Draining water from the fuel tank
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When handling fuel, make sure there are no open flames or other fire hazards near the engine. Wipe off any spilled
fuel completely. Spilled fuel can ignite and cause fire.
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Do not remove the strainer when filling the fuel tank.
Use fuel specified in "FUEL" (4-1).
If fuel gets mixed with particles of foreign matter such
as dust, dirt, or water, it can cause not only decrease
of output but also malfunctions of the fuel system. To
avoid such a problem, drain fuel tank as described
below.
1. Prepare a oil pan (capacity of 2 liters or more)
under the drain cock of fuel tank.
2. Open the drain cock of fuel tank and drain fuel at
least 1 to 2 liters.
3. Make sure that water and particles of foreign mat-
ter discharged with fuel. Close the drain cock.
Fig. 8-1 Draining water from fuel tank
Checking the air cleaner
1. Check the air cleaner indicator for the element
clog.
2. If the element is clogged, the red signal mark is
visible.
3. Immediately clean or replace the air cleaner ele-
ment when the signal turns red.
Note: For cleaning of the air cleaner element, refer to
"Cleaning, inspecting, and replacing the air
cleaner element" (8-12).
Fig. 8-2 Checking air element
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